Thursday, May 14, 2015

Black-Crowned Night Heron

Black-Crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

These two were found at a large pond in El Dorado Park.

Traits include:
  • Adults have a black crown and back. 
  • White below and gray wings
  • They are a bit stout 
  • Immature has a brown and white pattern.   

Locations:









This is an average adult 


Close up shot


And this is what an immature one looks like

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